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This arrangement invokes the style of American Mountain and Bluegrass music. The opening malleted bass line mimics the plucked strings of the acoustic bass, the treble thumb-damped chords resemble the...

Peggy Bettcher has set the popular praise and worship song 'Here I Am to Worship' for 3 to 5 octave handbell choir. This song has quickly risen to the top of the Christian Contemporary charts and will...

A classic French melody arranged in an easy-to-ring style for 3-5 octaves with optional handchimes. Ideal for an offertory or prelude on a special service.

The late Douglas Floyd Smith has left us with a very effective setting of the great hymn 'Immortal, Invisible. ' Beginning softly, and building quickly with a presentation of thick, bold chords, which...

This arrangement of the traditional spiritual begins with the optional handchimes playing quietly, as befits a communion hymn. The second stanza on handbells has more movement, leading to the triumpha...

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross, In Joseph's Lovely Garden, What Wondrous Love, Hymn of Promise, O Sacred Head/O Love Divine.

Here is a bright and energetic original composition for 3 to 6 octaves of handbells from Arnold Sherman. The piece features rhythmic figures throughout that are to be clapped by the ringers, adding a...

The optional tambourine and oboe enhance this vibrant setting of the ancient Easter hymn, 'Christ the Lord Is Risen Again. ' The oboe part may be played on recorder or flute. Ringers should be careful...

Cynthia Dobrinski's jubilant composition style is evident in this brief collection of three 'sketches' for 3-6 octave handbells.

Lloyd Larson's earnest, sensitive setting for Twila Paris' popular song was Hope's top-seller in 2001. Appropriate for Lent, Holy Week, baptism, and special dedication or confirmation services, this b...

This is the third volume in the Easy to Ring Praise & Worship Series for 3-5 or 2-3 octaves by Peggy Bettcher. These easy settings appeal to beginning handbell/handchime choirs as well as more advance...

A festive mood is captured by Cynthia Dobrinski in this 3-6 octave arrangement of the Maccabeaus and Azmon tunes. A buildup of shakes in the introduction sets the tone for a strong first verse which a...

Cynthia Dobrinski's arrangement of the St. Theodulph tune maintains excitement and energy from beginning to end with big chords and a sprinkling of shakes, martellatos, ring touches, swings, thumb dam...

Originally written for piano, Joel Raney's setting of the popular Isaac Watts and Lowell Mason hymn has been arranged for three to five octave handbells by Arnold Sherman. Joel's gentle and reflective...

Lift High the Cross' is a familiar historic hymn for many denominations, and this easy-to-ring arrangement will usher in a worshipful mood with its faithful interpretation of the tune. Arranged for 2-...

Sondra K. Tucker has faithfully transcribed John Rutter's lovely Christmas choral anthem, 'Angels' Carol, ' for 3-5 octave handbells. Careful attention to clarity of line and dynamics will make this a...

Linda Lamb combines three beloved Christmas carols, 'Silent Night, Holy Night, ' 'Away in a Manger, ' and 'What Child Is This?' in this lyrical Christmas melody. The use of handchimes, malleted suspen...

This festive, versatile arrangement, may be done with organ and handbells or with handbells and almost any combination of string and/or wind instruments. Albert Zabel's setting provides a great deal o...

This festive, versatile arrangement, may be done with organ and handbells or with handbells and almost any combination of string and/or wind instruments. Albert Zabel's setting provides a great deal o...

Combining William Bradbury's familiar hymn, 'Jesus Loves Me, ' with the less familiar 'Swedish Folk Tune, ' this short, simple 3-5 octave arrangement may be played on bells alone, handchimes alone or...

Using only legato ringing, this gently flowing setting conveys a sense of peace and tranquility surrounding the birth of the Christ child. Optional handchimes in the middle section provide a lovely co...

Utilizing quiet passages alternating with more dynamic sections to illustrate the moods of our exaltation of God, arranger Linda Lamb has crafted a potent setting of Pete Sanchez's popular praise chor...

This new setting for handbells, organ, optional handchimes plus optional trumpet and timpani, begins with a rousing fanfare introduction, followed by two festive verses of the revered hymn. A meditati...

This new setting for handbells, organ, optional handchimes plus optional trumpet and timpani, begins with a rousing fanfare introduction, followed by two festive verses of the revered hymn. A meditati...

This new setting for handbells, organ, optional handchimes plus optional trumpet and timpani, begins with a rousing fanfare introduction, followed by two festive verses of the revered hymn. A meditati...